Fit
Proper fit
Poorly fitted safety helmets are not only uncomfortable, but they also won’t offer the right level of protection. The suspension harness should act like a shock absorber and allow a level of airflow. Adjustability ensures a secure, stable fit without discomfort, irritation or abrasion which can indicate incorrect sizing.
Comfort
All day comfort
Safety helmets should be ergonomically designed to ensure weight is evenly distributed, with a centre of gravity that supports a natural head posture. Without this, the helmet places additional strain on the neck and spine, inducing fatigue. The right level of ventilation can also affect comfort and compliance.
Performance
Product performance
In addition to fulfilling the required safety standards, premium details and tightly-nested accessories that work as a system can enhance comfort, versatility and compatibility with other PPE - helping to maximise compliance. Head protection should never stop a wearer form doing their job properly.
Style
Modern style
It is possible to have high-performing, comfortable, properly fitted head protection in a style and design that appeals to the wearer. Lightweight and sporty looking PPE that looks and feels good is more likely to be worn, and customising hard hats with company logos increases a sense of belonging.
Properly fitting head protection
Poorly fitted safety helmets are not only uncomfortable, but they also won’t offer the right level of protection. The suspension harness should act like a shock absorber and allow a level of airflow. Adjustability ensures a secure, stable fit without discomfort, irritation or abrasion which can indicate incorrect sizing.
Customised fitting
A safety helmet should be neither too tight nor too loose on your head. uvex safety helmets are designed for simple size adjustment thanks to the one-hand wheel ratchet, allowing wearers to achieve a comfortable fit on the go without having to remove their gloves or helmet.
Flexibility with armadillo design
With the armadillo design, the uvex u-cap sport has extra flexibility and adapts ergonomically to different head shapes and sizes. uvex bump caps have an integrated hard shell for reliable impact protection in accordance with EN 812 optimal protection for the back of the head.
Find the right safety helmet size
It's important to find the right safety helmet size by measuring your head circumference. The individual sizes of our uvex safety helmets offer several centimetres of wiggle room, so you can adjust the helmet exactly to your head circumference using an adjuster.
Innovative features for comfortable protection
Safety helmets should be ergonomically designed to ensure weight is evenly distributed, with a centre of gravity that supports a natural head posture. Without this, the helmet places additional strain on the neck and spine, inducing fatigue. The right level of ventilation can also affect comfort and compliance.
Ergonomic design
When it comes to comfort, we think of everything. uvex pheos safety helmets feature a six-point suspension harness made from soft polyester that is ultrasonically welded to eliminate uncomfortable seams and weakness. A padded sweatband made of coated synthetic leather covers the entire 360º helmet rim for enhanced comfort, and can also be easily replaced to maintain hygiene.
Perfect resting position
The joint system is designed to improve the helmet's ergonomics and evenly distributes the weight of all attachments across the body's centre of gravity. The visor can be locked above the helmet shell when not required, while the hearing protection can be folded back. Everything fits closely to the helmet and is perfectly balanced, ensuring maximum comfort and freedom of movement with no unnecessary weight to strain the muscles on the neck.
Innovative climate management
The climate inside a safety helmet can have a big impact on wearer comfort and compliance. The adjustable uvex climazone ventilation system has been designed to move the way you do with front and back vents that allows air in to cool the head and warm air to escape at the rear. The vents can easily be opened to increase airflow through the helmet and closed to help combat the elements.
High-performing products
In addition to fulfilling the required safety standards, premium details and tightly-nested accessories that work as a system can enhance comfort, versatility and compatibility with other PPE - helping to maximise compliance.
Quality made in uvex
Industrial safety helmets from uvex comply with standard DIN EN 397, which states that they must be designed to protect the wearer from falling objects. During development, we continuously check our products in our in-house test laboratories. This means that our products fulfil the standards in all respects – and even exceed specifications.
Additional protection zone
An additional protection zone provides more back-of-head coverage against hazards and falling or deflected debris. This helps to protect more of your command centre including the lower part of your brain – the cerebellum – where voluntary action movements like posture, balance, coordination, and speech are coordinated.
Wide range of attachments
The uvex pheos offers a diverse range of possible combinations with a functional accessory system. uvex pheos safety helmets can be combined with an anti-fog and scratch-resistant high-quality polycarbonate visor, ear muffs or a head torch when needed. The injection-moulded transparent peak prevents particles penetrating the inside of the visor.
Style meets comfort and safety meets design
Lightweight and sporty looking PPE that looks and feels good is more likely to be worn. It is possible to have high-performing, comfortable, properly fitted PPE in a style and design that appeals to the wearer.
Looking for further guidance?
Choosing the right PPE can make all the difference when it comes to safety, comfort, and compliance. If you’d like tailored advice or want to trial uvex products in your environment, get in touch via our quick contact form or email marketing@uvex-safety.ie.
FAQ's
How should a safety helmet fit?
A safety helmet should fit securely without being uncomfortably tight or excessively loose. Adjustable suspension systems allow the fit to be adapted to the wearer's head circumference.
How do I find the correct safety helmet size?
Measure the circumference of the head and check it against the helmet's specified adjustment range. For example, uvex pronamic B-S-WR has an adjustment range of 51 to 65 cm.
What is the difference between EN 397 and EN 12492?
They are standards applying to different types of helmets. EN 397 covers industrial safety helmets, while EN 12492 applies to mountaineering helmets. The uvex pronamic alpine is certified to both standards. Learn more in our knowledge hub article.
Can safety helmets be worn with hearing protection and visors?
Compatible systems can integrate additional PPE. The uvex pronamic system supports compatible visors, earmuffs and other accessories, while Euroslot adapters are provided on relevant helmet models.
Why is ventilation important in a safety helmet?
Ventilation can influence wearer comfort, particularly during extended use or physical work. Selected uvex pronamic and uvex pheos models provide adjustable ventilation so airflow can be adapted.
When should a safety helmet be replaced?
Follow the manufacturer information supplied with the individual helmet and replace head protection following circumstances that require it under that guidance. Learn more in our knowledge hub article.
WEARABILITY across all product groups
WEARABILITY in safety eyewear
Simply wearing any old pair of safety eyewear isn’t enough to protect your eyes. We design and manufacture a range of styles, sizes, lens tints, lens coatings and colours to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex safety eyewear.
WEARABILITY in safety gloves
An ill-fitting glove can be as much a hazard as not wearing any at all. We design and select materials that provide protective properties, grip, dexterity, comfort and fit to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex safety gloves.
WEARABILITY in prescription safety eyewear
Facial shapes all differ requiring a range from which employees can select. We have developed frames with adjustable features and striking designs, offering the best possible protection in the workplace.
WEARABILITY in safety footwear
The best safety footwear should be supple, allowing freedom of movement without discomfort when walking or kneeling and comfortable enough to wear all day to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex safety footwear.